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10 Things To Do this Weekend: September 22nd-24thhttp://rivergrandrapids.com/10-things-to-do-this-weekend-september-22nd-24th/
http://rivergrandrapids.com/10-things-to-do-this-weekend-september-22nd-24th/#commentsThu, 21 Sep 2017 02:29:08 +0000http://wfgr.com/10-things-to-do-this-weekend-september-22nd-24th/Continue reading…]]> It will be a great weekend to check out ArtPrize, head to a Harvest Fest, go back to the 80's and 90's, plan a wedding and much more!

]]>http://rivergrandrapids.com/10-things-to-do-this-weekend-september-22nd-24th/feed/0Grand Rapids Symphony Opens Their New Season This Weekendhttp://rivergrandrapids.com/grand-rapids-symphony-opens-their-new-season-this-weekend/
http://rivergrandrapids.com/grand-rapids-symphony-opens-their-new-season-this-weekend/#commentsThu, 14 Sep 2017 09:13:20 +0000http://rivergrandrapids.com/?p=344814Continue reading…]]>Grand Rapids Symphony opens new season with a bang!

]]>http://rivergrandrapids.com/grand-rapids-symphony-opens-their-new-season-this-weekend/feed/0Terzes PhotographyThird Show Added for Harry Potter and Grand Rapids Symphonyhttp://rivergrandrapids.com/third-show-added-for-harry-potter-and-grand-rapids-symphony/
http://rivergrandrapids.com/third-show-added-for-harry-potter-and-grand-rapids-symphony/#commentsTue, 22 Aug 2017 09:00:01 +0000http://rivergrandrapids.com/?p=343708Continue reading…]]>Harry Potter and the Grand Rapids Symphony are teaming up once again for a fantastic show with The Chamber of Secrets.

]]>http://rivergrandrapids.com/picnic-pops-concerts-begin-next-weekend/feed/0Courtesy GRSOThe Fairies May be Out at the Blandford Nature Center This Weekendhttp://rivergrandrapids.com/the-fairies-may-be-out-at-the-blandford-nature-center-this-weekend/
http://rivergrandrapids.com/the-fairies-may-be-out-at-the-blandford-nature-center-this-weekend/#commentsTue, 30 May 2017 09:00:00 +0000http://rivergrandrapids.com/?p=339629Continue reading…]]>Legend has it that if you build a fairy home and leave it in your garden, you just might attract a fairy into your garden.

]]>http://rivergrandrapids.com/grand-rapids-symphony-picnic-pops-has-exciting-lineup-this-summer/feed/0Andy Rent/TSMVideo Games Live! With the Grand Rapids Symphony Tonighthttp://rivergrandrapids.com/video-games-live-with-the-grand-rapids-symphony-tonight/
http://rivergrandrapids.com/video-games-live-with-the-grand-rapids-symphony-tonight/#commentsSat, 07 Jan 2017 13:00:59 +0000http://rivergrandrapids.com/?p=333554Continue reading…]]>If Video Games are a part of your life, especially the classics Mario™, Zelda™, Halo®, Final Fantasy® and more, tonight will be a little bit of heaven for you.

]]>http://rivergrandrapids.com/grand-rapids-symphony-dw-picnic-pops-kicks-off-this-week/feed/0GRS/Terry JohnstonGrand Rapids Symphony Names Their New Music Director [Photo Gallery/Video]http://rivergrandrapids.com/grand-rapids-symphony-names-their-new-music-director/
http://rivergrandrapids.com/grand-rapids-symphony-names-their-new-music-director/#commentsThu, 02 Jun 2016 18:51:02 +0000http://rivergrandrapids.com/?p=323631Continue reading…]]>At the announcement Thursday, Marcelo Lehninger said he's looking forward to moving his family to Grand Rapids and becoming a true "Grand Rapidian". Though, he says, the winters will be a little difficult to get used to.

]]>http://rivergrandrapids.com/grand-rapids-symphony-names-their-new-music-director/feed/0Terry Johnston/Grand Rapids SymphonyGrand Rapids Symphony Announces 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone'http://rivergrandrapids.com/grand-rapids-symphony-announces-harry-potter-and-the-sorcerers-stone/
http://rivergrandrapids.com/grand-rapids-symphony-announces-harry-potter-and-the-sorcerers-stone/#commentsWed, 24 Feb 2016 20:48:44 +0000http://rivergrandrapids.com/?p=319304Continue reading…]]>Grand Rapids-area Harry Potter fans are in for a treat next winter! The Grand Rapids Symphony has just announced two special showings of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone!

]]>http://rivergrandrapids.com/grand-rapids-symphony-announces-harry-potter-and-the-sorcerers-stone/feed/0Warner Bros.Lots of Fun and Excitement during Christmas in Grand Rapidshttp://rivergrandrapids.com/lots-of-fun-and-excitement-during-christmas-in-grand-rapids/
http://rivergrandrapids.com/lots-of-fun-and-excitement-during-christmas-in-grand-rapids/#commentsThu, 10 Dec 2015 10:15:45 +0000http://rivergrandrapids.com/?p=314493Continue reading…]]>There is lots of excitement and fun things to see and do in Grand Rapids during the holidays. The Meijer Gardens is a must with their Christmas Around the World. But wait, there's more.

]]>http://rivergrandrapids.com/lots-of-fun-and-excitement-during-christmas-in-grand-rapids/feed/0Getty ImagesGrand Rapids Santa Claus Parade and Celebration Kicks off Holiday Seasonhttp://rivergrandrapids.com/grand-rapids-santa-claus-parade-and-celebration-kicks-off-holiday-season/
http://rivergrandrapids.com/grand-rapids-santa-claus-parade-and-celebration-kicks-off-holiday-season/#commentsMon, 02 Nov 2015 12:30:49 +0000http://rivergrandrapids.com/?p=311689Continue reading…]]>We just finished Halloween, Thanksgiving is coming up, but along with the rush to the end of the year, Christmas is just around the corner, and that means the annual Santa Claus Parade.

]]>http://rivergrandrapids.com/grand-rapids-santa-claus-parade-and-celebration-kicks-off-holiday-season/feed/0Courtesy of Art Van Santa Claus Parade presented by Grand Rapids JayceesBoldly Go Where No Orchestra Has Gone Before with "Star Trek: Live in Concert," Saturday, Oct. 17http://rivergrandrapids.com/boldly-go-where-no-orchestra-has-gone-before-with-star-trek-live-in-concert-saturday-oct-17/
http://rivergrandrapids.com/boldly-go-where-no-orchestra-has-gone-before-with-star-trek-live-in-concert-saturday-oct-17/#commentsMon, 05 Oct 2015 09:24:13 +0000http://rivergrandrapids.com/?p=309054Continue reading…]]>In 2009, director J.J. Abrams re- envisioned and re-invigorated the Star Trek franchise with a brilliantly casted ensemble, stunning visual effects and action-packed plot. Michael Giacchino’s, Grammy-nominated musical score contributed in no small part to the film’s success. At “Star Trek: Live in Concert,” the Grand Rapids Symphony orchestra brings to life Giacchino’s score as “Star Trek” (2009) is screened simultaneously in high definition. This will literally be in true surround sound as you're transported into the futuristic world of Captain Kirk, Spock and the rest of the U.S.S. Enterprise crew.

]]>http://rivergrandrapids.com/grand-rapids-symphony-musicians-association-to-hold-free-concert-on-september-8/feed/0Ian Cox/ThinkStockCharles (Chuck) Royce Passes Away at the age of 90http://rivergrandrapids.com/charles-chuck-royce-sr-longtime-grand-rapids-philanthropist-and-business-owner-passes-away-at-the-age-of-90/
http://rivergrandrapids.com/charles-chuck-royce-sr-longtime-grand-rapids-philanthropist-and-business-owner-passes-away-at-the-age-of-90/#commentsSat, 20 Jun 2015 21:48:51 +0000http://rivergrandrapids.com/?p=296037Continue reading…]]>One of Grand Rapids’ longtime and dedicated leaders, Charles (Chuck) Lund Royce, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 20, 2015. He recently celebrated his 90th birthday at St. Cecilia Music Center surrounded by hundreds of well-wishers, family, friends, artists, students and others from a wide range of organizations whose lives he touched through his philanthropy and community involvement.

]]>http://rivergrandrapids.com/charles-chuck-royce-sr-longtime-grand-rapids-philanthropist-and-business-owner-passes-away-at-the-age-of-90/feed/0Chuck Royce Sr. (Photo: St. Cecelia Music Center)
Blodgett Estate, "Brookby" Will Transform Into a Fairy Garden as Fundraiserhttp://rivergrandrapids.com/blodgett-estate-brookby-will-transform-into-a-fairy-garden-as-fundraiser/
http://rivergrandrapids.com/blodgett-estate-brookby-will-transform-into-a-fairy-garden-as-fundraiser/#commentsTue, 26 May 2015 09:30:48 +0000http://rivergrandrapids.com/?p=293554Continue reading…]]>The Blodgett Estate, a historical Grand Rapids landmark on the grounds of Aquinas College, will be transformed into a fairy garden during the month of June. The event is “Brookby Enchanted,” the Grand Rapids Symphony Women’s Committee’s annual fundraiser benefitting the education programs of the Grand Rapids Symphony. Guests can visit the estate for a tour of the iconic Broobky House home and grounds featuring fairy houses created by local artists. “Brookby Enchanted” is made possible, in part, through the generosity of the Edith I. Blodgett Legacy Fund of the Brookby Foundation.

Bernhardt will be joined by Michigan native Doug LaBrecque and Lisa Vroman for Best of Broadway, a Fox Motors Pops series concert featuring the Broadway stars from Phantom of the Opera and Les Misérables.

]]>http://rivergrandrapids.com/bob-bernhardt-named-principal-pops-conductor-of-grand-rapids-symphony/feed/0Bob Bernhardt/John Varineau
Courtesy Grand Rapids SymphonyArtistic Director Robert Lyall Leaving Opera Grand Rapidshttp://rivergrandrapids.com/artistic-director-robert-lyall-leaving-opera-grand-rapids/
http://rivergrandrapids.com/artistic-director-robert-lyall-leaving-opera-grand-rapids/#commentsFri, 09 Jan 2015 10:30:16 +0000http://rivergrandrapids.com/?p=276677Continue reading…]]>Opera Grand Rapids’ Artistic Director Robert Lyall announced he will resign following next month’s production of Britten’s “Noah’s Flood” after a 26-year tenure. Lyall was named General and Artistic Director of the New Orleans Opera Association (NOOA) in December of 1998, and he has since retained positions with both NOOA and Opera Grand Rapids. Upon his departure, Lyall will devote his energy to further plans and aspirations for NOOA’s forthcoming seasons.

]]>http://rivergrandrapids.com/grand-rapids-symphony-presents-holiday-pops/feed/0Patrick Herrera/ThinkStockGrand Rapids Symphony Season Tickets Now on Sale to Publichttp://rivergrandrapids.com/grand-rapids-symphony-season-tickets-now-on-sale-for-general-public/
http://rivergrandrapids.com/grand-rapids-symphony-season-tickets-now-on-sale-for-general-public/#commentsWed, 03 Sep 2014 09:33:13 +0000http://rivergrandrapids.com/?p=260063Continue reading…]]>The Grand Rapids Symphony's season ticket-holders are always offered first choice of tickets for a concert season. However, now it's the public's turn with tickets now available.

]]>http://rivergrandrapids.com/grand-rapids-symphony-season-tickets-now-on-sale-for-general-public/feed/0Courtesy Grand Rapids SymphonyTakin' It Easy with The Eagleshttp://rivergrandrapids.com/takin-it-easy-with-the-eagles/
http://rivergrandrapids.com/takin-it-easy-with-the-eagles/#commentsThu, 31 Jul 2014 18:23:40 +0000http://wfgr.com/?p=237796Continue reading…]]>With five No. 1 singles, six Grammy Awards and six No. 1 albums, The Eagles are one of the most successful rock groups from the '70s. They broke up spectacularly, and then regrouped in 1994.

"Desperado." "Take It Easy." "Hotel California." "Take It to the Limit." "Heartache Tonight." "Life in the Fast Lane." "Witchy Woman."

They have sold more than 120 million albums worldwide.

There's three opportunities coming up locally to enjoy their music in person.

]]>http://rivergrandrapids.com/summertime-hits-with-the-grand-rapids-symphony-at-the-picnic-pops/feed/0Courtesy Grand Rapids SymphonyWasabi, Josh Visit for Wet Nose Wednesday [Sponsored]http://rivergrandrapids.com/wasabi-josh-visit-andy-rent-for-wet-nose-wednesday/
http://rivergrandrapids.com/wasabi-josh-visit-andy-rent-for-wet-nose-wednesday/#commentsWed, 16 Jul 2014 11:20:09 +0000http://rivergrandrapids.com/?p=252482Continue reading…]]>Trudy Ender, from the Humane Society of West Michigan visited the 100.5 The River studios this morning with two of the cutest kittens, Josh and Wasabi.

]]>http://rivergrandrapids.com/wasabi-josh-visit-andy-rent-for-wet-nose-wednesday/feed/0"Josh" & "Wasabi"Ben Folds With the Grand Rapids Symphony Tickets on Sale nowhttp://rivergrandrapids.com/ben-folds-with-the-grand-rapids-symphony-tickets-on-sale-now/
http://rivergrandrapids.com/ben-folds-with-the-grand-rapids-symphony-tickets-on-sale-now/#commentsWed, 28 May 2014 09:40:35 +0000http://rivergrandrapids.com/?p=243908Continue reading…]]>Saturday night, October 18, 8 p.m. at DeVos Performance Hall, will be one of the most entertaining nights you will have spent with the Grand Rapids Symphony. Why? Ben Folds will be there.

]]>http://rivergrandrapids.com/grand-rapids-symphony-teaming-with-cirque-for-spectacular-april-concert/feed/0flickr/ stevendepoloGrand Rapids Symphony Presents "The Matrix" Livehttp://rivergrandrapids.com/grand-rapids-symphony-presents-the-matrix-live/
http://rivergrandrapids.com/grand-rapids-symphony-presents-the-matrix-live/#commentsMon, 04 Mar 2013 10:55:28 +0000http://rivergrandrapids.com/?p=145363Continue reading…]]>The Grand Rapids Symphony has done it so successfully in the past, that they're going to do it again.....accompany a blockbuster movie by playing the full score while we watch the movie.

]]>http://rivergrandrapids.com/grand-rapids-symphony-presents-the-matrix-live/feed/0Grand Rapids SymphonyWin Tickets To The Grand Rapids Symphony's Cirque de Noelhttp://rivergrandrapids.com/win-tickets-to-the-grand-rapids-symphonys-cirque-de-noel/
http://rivergrandrapids.com/win-tickets-to-the-grand-rapids-symphonys-cirque-de-noel/#commentsMon, 10 Dec 2012 20:10:23 +0000http://rivergrandrapids.com/?p=120668Continue reading…]]>100.5 The River is happy to be partnering with The Grand Rapids Symphony this year for their Christmas show, Cirque de Noel. Now, if you've ever seen a Cirque de Soleil, you have an idea of what you're in for, but this time, it involves the Symphony and a fun, Christmas twist! Want to win tickets? Find out how after the jump!

]]>http://rivergrandrapids.com/a-coffee-table-bookcookbook-for-the-holidays-from-the-grand-rapids-symphony/feed/0Grand Rapids SymphonyOpera Grand Rapids Opens Season with "Samson and Delilah"http://rivergrandrapids.com/opera-grand-rapids-opens-season-with-samson-and-delilah/
http://rivergrandrapids.com/opera-grand-rapids-opens-season-with-samson-and-delilah/#commentsFri, 26 Oct 2012 09:53:39 +0000http://rivergrandrapids.com/?p=105435Continue reading…]]>The 45th season for Opera Grand Rapids opens November 2nd and 3rd with Samson and Delilah. This will be the first time the famous opera by Camille Saint-Saens will have been produced here in Grand Rapids, and it promises to be exciting.

]]>http://rivergrandrapids.com/opera-grand-rapids-opens-season-with-samson-and-delilah/feed/0A Concert in the Studio on The River (video)http://rivergrandrapids.com/a-concert-in-the-studio-on-the-river-video/
http://rivergrandrapids.com/a-concert-in-the-studio-on-the-river-video/#commentsThu, 04 Oct 2012 13:18:14 +0000http://rivergrandrapids.com/?p=98575Continue reading…]]>As I mentioned in a blog on Tuesday, the Grand Rapids Symphony kicks off their Fox Pops Concert Series this weekend with the music of Vegas, the Rat Pack, and more.

Matt Catingub, who will conduct the symphony for the concert, is a composer, arranger, singer, plays the piano, sax.....there is probably nothing he doesn't do in the world of music.

]]>http://rivergrandrapids.com/vegas-excitement-with-the-grand-rapids-symphony/feed/0Dance Stars Perform With the Grand Rapids Symphonyhttp://rivergrandrapids.com/dance-stars-perform-with-the-grand-rapids-symphony/
http://rivergrandrapids.com/dance-stars-perform-with-the-grand-rapids-symphony/#commentsThu, 15 Mar 2012 11:30:45 +0000http://rivergrandrapids.com/?p=50848Continue reading…]]>If you love "Dancing With the Stars" and "So You Think You Can Dance," you'll love the evening of March 27th.

]]>http://rivergrandrapids.com/dance-stars-perform-with-the-grand-rapids-symphony/feed/0"Lord of the Rings" with Grand Rapids Symphony at DeVoshttp://rivergrandrapids.com/lord-of-the-rings-with-grand-rapids-symphony-at-devos/
http://rivergrandrapids.com/lord-of-the-rings-with-grand-rapids-symphony-at-devos/#commentsThu, 16 Feb 2012 15:46:33 +0000http://rivergrandrapids.com/?p=43672Continue reading…]]>This Friday and Saturday night, February 17 and 18, DeVos Performance Hall will "ring" with “The Lord of the Rings” film and the Grand Rapids Symphony.

It's the third, and final installment of one of the most popular film franchises in history...

]]>http://rivergrandrapids.com/lord-of-the-rings-with-grand-rapids-symphony-at-devos/feed/0Lord of the RingsHoliday Pops With The Symphonyhttp://rivergrandrapids.com/holiday-pops-with-the-symphony/
http://rivergrandrapids.com/holiday-pops-with-the-symphony/#commentsWed, 14 Dec 2011 14:19:05 +0000http://rivergrandrapids.com/?p=33609Continue reading…]]>So many West Michigan families make a tradition of spending some Christmas time with the Grand Rapids Symphony.

That "traditional" time is here. The Grand Rapids Symphony's Nestle Gerber Holiday Pops comes to DeVos Performance Hall this Thursday through Sunday.

]]>http://rivergrandrapids.com/holiday-pops-with-the-symphony/feed/0Grand Rapids SymphonyDwelling Place has Music From The Hearthttp://rivergrandrapids.com/dwelling-place-has-music-from-the-heart/
http://rivergrandrapids.com/dwelling-place-has-music-from-the-heart/#commentsTue, 15 Nov 2011 15:33:45 +0000http://rivergrandrapids.com/?p=30038Continue reading…]]>A very cool event is happening at the end of this month and I'm hoping all of you will be there.

Music From The Heart, an event held each year for Dwelling Place, will be at the Masonic Center, 233 E...